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Big takeaways from the NFL draft: Luxury picks, QB moves and the Chiefs get richer

What did we learn from the 2024 class? We look closer at the QB frenzy, surprising luxury picks and the (already good) teams who improved.

Sources: Broncos acquire Jets DE Franklin-Myers

The Broncos acquired DE John Franklin-Myers from the Jets in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. They agreed to a 2-year, $15M deal with the former Jet.

Chiefs to eye stadium options beyond Arrowhead

The Chiefs are looking at options beyond renovating Arrowhead Stadium as they search for a home beyond the expiration of their lease after 2030.

Follow the NFL draft live: Rounds 4-7

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Colts GM defends rookie Mitchell in profane rant

Colts general manager Chris Ballard fiercely defended Adonai Mitchell against criticisms of his character, calling the condemnations of the rookie wide receiver “bulls—” during a lengthy rant.

Cowboys eye Elliott reunion amid RB shortage

The Cowboys have yet to fill their running back need, but the return of Ezekiel Elliott looks more and more likely.

Goodell mulls 18 games, SB on long weekend

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling a future with 18 regular-season games, a Presidents Day weekend Super Bowl Sunday and a significant increase in international games.

Analysis of every pick in Rounds 1-3 of the NFL draft

Get insights on all 32 teams’ draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.

Bears' Williams: 'No reason to duck' expectations

Williams isn’t shying away from the expectations that await him as the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Eagles trade up, draft Iowa DB DeJean at No. 40

The Eagles moved up in the second round to select versatile Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean on Friday.

Penix: I had 'good conversation' with Cousins

Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. spoke on the phone Thursday night after the Falcons stunningly took Penix with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft.

NFL Nation sizes up every 2024 NFL draft selection

Get insights on all 32 teams’ draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.

Follow live: Bills select Keon Coleman to open the second round

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NFL draft trade tracker: Every deal involving a pick or veteran player

We’re chronicling every trade that affected this draft, including the Eagles moving up for Cooper DeJean.

Goodell mulls 18-game regular season slate

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling a future with 18 regular-season games, a Presidents Day weekend Super Bowl and a significant increase in international games.

NFL to allow Guardian Caps during regular season

The NFL will allow players the option of using Guardian Caps in regular-season games to help protect against head injuries, the league confirmed Friday.

2024 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick

Rationale and biggest questions for every pick in Thursday’s first round.

6 QBs highlight wild opening night; check out the full first round results

Track every pick from Round 1, including live reaction and analysis. Watch the draft live on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+.

Agent: Cousins confused by Falcons' Penix pick

The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft Thursday.

Vikings trade up to 10th pick, land QB McCarthy

The Vikings traded up to the No. 10 pick with the Jets to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Thursday at the NFL draft.

Sources: Patriots, Vikings eyed trade for Herbert

The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN.

Broncos make Nix record-tying 6th 1st-round QB

The Denver Broncos picked Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 pick Thursday night, moving to select their quarterback of the future.

Eagles star Brown gets historic $96M extension

The Eagles and A.J. Brown have agreed on a three-year, $96 million extension that includes $84 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Bears draft Williams in hope to land franchise QB

The Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.

Follow live: Bears take Caleb Williams at No. 1, Commanders tab Jayden Daniels

Track every pick from Round 1, including live reaction and analysis. Watch the draft live on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+.

Commanders take Daniels with No. 2 overall pick

The Commanders selected Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft.

Patriots stay put at No. 3, select UNC QB Maye

The Patriots kept the third overall pick and landed potential franchise quarterback Drake Maye on Thursday night at the NFL draft.

Man who killed Will Smith gets 25-year sentence

The man who fatally shot retired Saints star Will Smith after a 2016 car crash has received a 25-year prison sentence following his conviction on a manslaughter charge.

Washington to retire CB great Green's No. 28

Darrell Green will become the fifth player in Commanders franchise history to have his number retired.

Bengals DE Hendrickson requests to be traded

Bengals three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants more long-term security than the team has offered and has requested to be traded, his agent confirmed to ESPN.